Wednesday, November 4, 2009

I'm getting so excited about the coming weeks on Tablescape Thursday and all the holiday tables that will be giving us all inspiration soon. There are some amazingly talented tablescapers who show us their masterpieces week after week.

Last weekend we had so much rain that it washed the leaves right off the trees. That always makes me sad, because I love the fall color and want it to last as long as possible. So, I decided to re-create the fall leaves on my table today....using the real leaves I found walking my dogs through the neighborhood. Here we are approaching our tablescape of leaves.

The centerpiece is a candle I got several years ago from Target sitting on a cake stand covered with leaves.

An overview of my table. Does this make you want to break out your rakes?

Tree top view of our centerpiece.

This cute little squirrel salt and pepper shaker came from Cracker Barrel this year.

Another look at him happily gathering acorns.

Bet he wishes he could find some this size! These acorns came in a bag of acorns and pinecones - also from Cracker Barrel -- the acorns were bigger than the little pinecones!

Some gourds and mini pumpkin add some color to the table.(as if it needed more!)

I found these fall leaf napkins and napkin rings at Walmart - 2 in a package for $3. The napkins came in three colors....gold with a bronze leaf...

....red with a golden leaf....

...and a rust/bronze with a brown leaf.

Pewter goblets seemed to blend well.

A close look at one of the leaves in the candle.

At first I was going to use pretty fall paper plates under the glass plates....but then I decided to gather and use real leaves instead.

Each plate looks different.

I've always wanted "custom" china!

Woulden't this be fun for kids to design their own plate? Even if you don't have color where you live there are lots of silk fall leaves in the craft stores.

These white dishes were the base. Just place the leaves on top and cover with clear glass plates.

I found these felt placemats at the drug store. They came in a set of four...red, green, bronze and gold.

My square fall leaf tablecloth came from Garden Ridge years ago. I angled it on my antique oak table to show a little wood -- I like it better that way rather than set straight.

A final look at our tablescape by candleglow.

Be sure to check out all the other tables set over at Susan's "Between Naps On The Porch" You'll find a place set just for you! In the meantime, I've got to go find the leaf blower.

31 comments:

Morning, Martha! Oh, here you've set another wonderful table! Love it all and love how you've used the real leaves! You know how I love whimsy so I'm adoring that little squirrel holding the acorn s & ps! Have a beautiful day.Be a sweetie,Shelia ;)

Martha, I had to come looking for your post, I knew you would be up and going. Just beautiful, I loved the little salt and pepper shakers, tooo cute. Great jobe finding those beautiful leaves, they looked great on the table. Thanks for sharing. Sandy

HI Martha,November Blessings to oyu!Your lovely table is a nice one.I have a love affair with leaves...except when I have to rack them!!!I'd rather the wind just blow them away...haha.What you've done with colorful leaves is vey nice.What a great table you've created,d from homehaven

Hi Martha,This is a perfect autumn tablescape. I like your idea of using real leaves and sandwiching them between the plates. Thanks for sharing, because I would not have thought of doing this. We lost our leaves last weekend due to a day of high winds, so guess it will be bare trees till spring. Cathy

Oh, I love this idea!!! AND I did get more glass plates the other week....I hope I remember this idea!! I will have to go write it in my notebook. The leaves around here haven't been the greatest--mostly brown when they fall!! I love all the leaves on your table--I just love LOVE the look!!

Martha, this is so pretty. I love the use of the real leafs. That squirrel s/p holder is the cutest, and those pewter goblets are gorgeous! Your napkin rings are the perfect touch for this table. The whole table just says "fall" in a beautiful way. laurie

Martha, our leaves are all down now, too. :( But you've captured the essence of autumn with your pretty table!I think your little squirrel is just the cutest S&P holder I've seen all year. I may have to send my sister to her nearby CB to pick one up for me, since I don't have one near me. He is just darling!

Hi Martha,I love the leaf tablecloth and all your leaf decor that works so well with it. Those pewter goblets are the best. Did I already tell you that I used to have a whole set of them? When I see your it makes me sad to have let them go.Hugs,Sue

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I am a wife of 35 years, mother of two grown children. and grandmother to 4 adorable grandgirls. I love crafting, tablescaping, decorating -- but am probably not terribly talented at any of these. That doesn't stop me however. I'm so honored that anyone chooses to visit me -- I hope you find this blogspot to be a welcoming spot to visit -- come on in and stay awhile -- let's have a nice chat.